Azul Macaúbas quartzite – slab surface photo 28
About this photo
This photograph shows a slab surface in Azul Macaúbas, a quartzite from Brazil. The dominant tones measured on the image are charcoal (27%), ivory (21%), grey (20%). Azul Macaúbas belongs to the quartzite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Azul Macaúbas
Azul Macaúbas is a blue quartzite from Brazil. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, leathered. Typical uses: kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.
Where to use Azul Macaúbas
| Interior floors | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | Excellent |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Excellent |
| Frost exposure | Excellent |
| Back-lighting | Limited |
General guidance for the quartzite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Azul Macaúbas are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 54 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 81 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 108 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 135 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 292 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 437 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Azul Macaúbas used for?
Azul Macaúbas is a quartzite from Brazil. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.
Which finishes are available for Azul Macaúbas?
The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, leathered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Azul Macaúbas weigh?
About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Azul Macaúbas?
Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
